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Visiting suspended at hospital ward until next week due to norovirus outbreak
VISITING will be suspended on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow until next week. On Wednesday (July 17) University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust issued a statement after a norovirus outbreak affected patients
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Barrow Raiders Ladies Nicole Stewart is raring to go
BARROW Raiders Ladies utility forward Nicole Stewart says she is raring to go should she be called upon tomorrow. Leeds Rhinos are the visitors to the Northern Competitions Stadium tomorrow (Kick-off 12pm) and Stewart would love to play her part
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Teenager banned from entering any shop in Cumbrian town on his own
A TEENAGER from Ulverston has been handed an injunction banning him from entering any retail premises in the town without being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was involved in crime,
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'Serious concern' - IT outage causing disruption in Barrow medical practices
A MAJOR global IT outage is affecting businesses across the world and is disrupting transport and medical practices. Institutions worldwide have reported computer issues disrupting services, with some airlines warning of delays and some airports
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Six photos by The Mail’s talented Camera Club
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images. Please include
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Cumbria Police release new photo of missing teenager
Cumbria Police are looking for a missing teenager. Police have released a new image and are renewing their appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing teenager, McKenzie Wilson. Mckenzie is 15 years old and from West Cumbria. He has
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List of Furness GP surgeries reporting problems this morning
A national issue with computer systems is affecting the Northwest of England, including GP surgeries across Barrow. Here is a list of all the Doctor’s Offices that have reported problems this morning. Bridgegate Medical Centre said: “Please
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Families face record bills over £1,000 for summer holiday clubs this year
Families across Great Britain could end up paying record costs for summer holiday clubs this year, research suggests. The charity Coram Family and Childcare surveyed councils across the nations and found that families could face a bill of £1,045
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No 'other choice': More than 5,000 prisoners to be freed early to protect system
The government wasn’t left with “any other choice” than to release prisoners earlier than planned but it will create a “big responsibility” on other parts of the justice system, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has said. Inmates are being released
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Cancer survivor says 'magic does happen' after scooping huge EuroMillions win
A cancer survivor has said 'magic does happen' after scooping a huge Euromillions jackpot. Jonathan Aldridge was just a teenager when he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 17. The now 32-year-old said he hoped he was at the start
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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Roose Pioneers looking to get back to winning ways
ROOSE Pioneers aim to get back to winning ways when they take on Mayfield “A” at Redwaters, following defeat in their last two games. Missing out are Sam Lester and Euan James who picked up injuries at Springview last week. Also unavailable
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Grab your opportunity urges Barrow AFC head coach Stephen Clemence
BARROW AFC head coach Stephen Clemence says his players should be looking forward to testing themselves tonight. The Bluebirds travel to Rugby Park to take on Scottish Premier League outfit Kilmarnock as they continue their pre-season build up.
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New signs unlock rich heritage of historic village
A new heritage trail in Barrow unlocks the rich history behind ten significant heritage sites. The trail centres around Newbarns, a once-independent village that was later swallowed up by Barrow as the town expanded. In December last year,
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Six-week old chicks tagged at South Lakes nature reserve
Two male osprey chicks have been tagged at a South Lakes nature reserve. The six-week-old chicks at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve near Witherslack were tagged with ID rings OC5 and OC6 by stafff at Cumbria Wildlife Trust A total of 29 osprey
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New bookshop set to open in Furness town
A new bookshop is preparing to open to begin a new chapter for a town's high street. Following weeks of whispering, it has been confirmed that a new bookstore is opening in Dalton-in-Furness. Ever After Books on Market Street will be opening
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Plans revealed for 'major redevelopment' of pub
PLANS have been lodged for a ‘major redevelopment’ of a Lake District inn. Greene King Brewing & Retailing Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Lake District National Park Authority to carry out internal and external alterations to the
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Parish council labels Roanhead leisure resort plan a 'threat to protected coastline'
A PARISH council says plans for a leisure retreat on the Furness peninsula would ‘threaten a stretch of protected coastline’. Askam and Ireleth Parish Council has responded to plans submitted by Queensland Country Park Ltd to build a ‘sustainable
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Westmorland and Furness house prices increased more than North West average in May
House prices increased by 1.5% – more than the average for the North West – in Westmorland and Furness in May, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 3.1% over the last
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Zoo inspection discovered ‘major causes for concern’
A ZOO inspection discovered ‘major causes for concern’ with a work experience student found unsupervised cleaning zebra and wildebeest stables – a report states. Westmorland and Furness Council carried out an unannounced inspection of South Lakes
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A quarter of people in the region struggle to get an NHS dentist appointment
A quarter of people in Lancashire and South Cumbria struggle to get an appointment with an NHS dentist, new survey data suggests. The British Dental Association said for millions accessing NHS dentistry "is just a nice idea rather that a reality
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Here is how you can join a beach cleaning event this summer
A summer beach clean to help keep our oceans litter-free is taking place on Walney. A beach cleaning event is set to take place at The Round House hub from 1.30pm until 3.30pm on Saturday August 31. In the Round House, people will be shown
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Northern writes to Cumbrian school in plea to stop students evading fares
Northern has written to the headteachers of 11 schools in an attempt to stop fare evasion by students. Out of the 11 high schools and academies listed from the north of England, Ulverston Victoria High School (UVHS) was the only one to be included
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Orchestra delights care home residents with special performance
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra delighted residents in a care home in Furness with a special performance. The orchestra entertained those living at Parkview Gardens in Dalton. Residents at Parkview watching the special performance
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New Channel 5 show celebrates the beauty and people of Cumbria
A new TV series dedicated to Cumbria celebrates the beauty and the people of the county. 'Cumbria: The Lakes and the Coast' premiered on Channel 5 on Wednesday, July 17 and took viewers on a journey to all corners of the region. Read more:
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Killie will be a tough test says Barrow AFC midfielder Dean Campbell
BARROW AFC head north of the border tonight as they take on Scottish Premier League outfit Kilmarnock. And Bluebirds midfielder Dean Campbell, who had a loan spell at Rugby Park in 2022 – making eight appearances, says they can expect a tough test
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Pitch n putt golf course announces long-awaited reopening this weekend
A popular golf course on the Coast Road is set to make its long-awaited reopening this weekend. Rampside Golf will be greeting the public once again on Saturday, July 20 from noon. In September last year, the course and adjoining property was
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Free events at Barrow Market Hall this weekend including model railway exhibit
FREE events are coming to Barrow Market Hall this weekend to complement the town's Festival of Transport. On Saturday, July 20, thousands of people are expected to visit the town centre to make the most of the annual festivities. Read more:
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The future of the nuclear deterrent in Barrow in 'really solid hands'
A FORMER Barrow MP praised the appointment of Lord Robertson as the head of a new strategic defence review which will analyse Britain's nuclear capability. According to the Ministry of Defence, one of the review's aims is modernise and maintain
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Furness pizza eatery named in the top 50 best in the UK
A FURNESS restaurant praised by the Hairy Bikers and the winners of multiple awards has been featured in The Times Top 50 for pizza places in the UK. Peace and Loaf Bakehouse, based in the Trinity Enterprise Centre, is run by Lucas Hogg and Caroline
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Lake protection partnership appoints new chair and partnership manager
A partnership which brings together organisations across the South Lakes area to protect and improve the water quality around Lake Windermere has appointed a new independent chair. Nigel Wilkinson MBE will occupy the role at the Love Windermere
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Retired detective revisits rare police car he once drove
A 91-year-old former detective from Lancashire got behind the wheel of a rare police sports car at a museum in Cumbria. John Clark was reunited with the MGA Roadster, a car he first drove in his younger days in the 1960s, at the Lakeland Motor
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Man attempted to headbutt police officer after being woken up from the sofa
A DALTON man attempted to headbutt a police officer after becoming 'angry' when he was woken up, a court heard. Michael Jones, 30, was found lying on a street corner in Dalton on December 17 by the police where they 'tried to wake him up,' prosecutor